Intelligent CISO

New research and White House strategy spotlight the need to protect fielded software in defence and critical infrastructure from supply chain through runtime. RunSafe Security has released a strategy to lead the emerging Operational Software Assurance (OSA) market – a new cybersecurity category focused on protecting the fielded software that powers US defence, critical infrastructure and other mission-critical systems throughout their operational lifecycle.

Cyber experts at UK law firm Weightmans warned that disruption affecting Britain’s aviation network demonstrated how dependence on complex, interconnected technology could expose transport and logistics businesses, customers and supply chains to wider risks.

Proofpoint’s 2026 Voice of the CISO report finds cyber resilience improving while AI expands the CISO mandate. Proofpoint has released its 2026 Voice of the CISO report, as the nature of enterprise risk grows more complex. The percentage of UK CISOs who believe their organisation is at risk of a material cyberattack in the next 12 months rose to 74%, up from 63% in 2025.

Governing the use of autonomous AI agents is no longer a job humans can do alone and now requires the intelligence of AI itself, says Volker Rath, Field CTO, Cloudflare. Organisations are increasingly adopting agentic AI, moving beyond simple automation to deploy intelligent systems capable of complex orchestration. Unlike traditional automation, which follows rigid, rule-based processes, agentic automation integrates advanced AI technologies to create a dynamic workforce.

ManageEngine, a division of Zoho Corporation and a leading provider of enterprise IT management and security solutions, has announced its participation at GISEC Global 2026, taking place from 16–18 September 2026 at the Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC), Expo City.

Sophos, a global cybersecurity leader, has announced its participation at GISEC Global 2026 (16–18 September) at Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo City. The company will showcase how organisations can strengthen cyber-resilience in an AI-enabled threat landscape where attacks are becoming faster, more coordinated and difficult to manage with disconnected security tools.

OPSWAT, a global leader in critical infrastructure protection (CIP) cybersecurity solutions, has announced its participation at GISEC Global 2026 at the Dubai Exhibition Centre. Under the theme ‘Sanitise the Unseen’, the company will illustrate why critical infrastructure protection requires content inspection and neutralising of threats at every file entry point, extending beyond traditional detection methods and including those powered by AI.

As Kantonsspital Baden moved towards a more automated hospital environment, its growing combination of connected medical equipment, legacy technology and regulatory requirements created new security challenges. The Swiss hospital has replaced manual processes with greater visibility across approximately 1,500 networked devices, helping its medical technology and IT security teams identify vulnerabilities, improve compliance and make more informed decisions about its equipment.

Beazley Security has reported a sharp increase in newly disclosed vulnerabilities as agentic AI accelerates security research, although compromised credentials continue to provide the main route into organisations during ransomware attacks. The number of newly disclosed cybersecurity vulnerabilities increased by 36% during the second quarter of 2026 as agentic AI increasingly reshapes vulnerability research, according to Beazley Security.

Rotherham Hospital and Community Charity has warned supporters that personal information may have been accessed following a cybersecurity incident involving its third-party CRM provider. Rotherham Hospital and Community Charity has notified supporters of a cybersecurity incident involving Beacon CRM, a third-party platform used to manage supporter and donor information.